Betting terms
Short definitions of the words used on licences, bet slips and the regulator's list.
2 guide
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What is a bookmaker under Kenyan law?
Section 2 of the Gambling Control Act, 2025 defines a bookmaker as a person whose business is receiving and negotiating bets, unlike a casino or lottery.
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What a BK licence is in Kenya and what the number on the list means
BK is the GRA list column for bookmaker licence numbers. What the licence covers, how long it runs, what it costs, and how it differs from PG and PL.